Dr. Chander Samy's specialty is vitreoretinal diseases (retina and vitreous). Dr. Samy has a 4.5 out of 5 star average patient rating. He honors Blue Cross/Blue Shield, Blue Cross Blue Shield EPO, and Blue Cross Blue Shield Bronze, in addition to other insurance carriers. He obtained his medical school training at Yale School of Medicine and performed his residency at Massachusetts Eye and Ear Infirmary.

Dr. Mark Jank is a medical specialist in ophthalmology (eye disease). He speaks Spanish. Dr. Jank's areas of clinical interest consist of refractive surgery (vision correction surgery) and cataracts. He attended medical school at the University of Miami, Miller School of Medicine. Dr. Jank's training includes a residency program at Wilford Hall Medical Center. Patients gave him an average rating of 5.0 stars out of 5. He honors several insurance carriers, including Blue Cross/Blue Shield, Blue Cross Blue Shield EPO, and Blue Cross Blue Shield Bronze.

Dr. Robert Mames works as a retina specialist. Blue Cross/Blue Shield, Blue Cross Blue Shield EPO, and Blue Cross Blue Shield Bronze are among the insurance carriers that Dr. Mames accepts. Before performing his residency at Kresge Eye Institute, Dr. Mames attended the University of Michigan Medical School. He has received professional recognition including the following: The Retina Society Membership. In addition to English, Dr. Mames (or staff) speaks Spanish and French. New patients are welcome to contact Dr. Mames's office for an appointment.

Dr. Thomas Croley's medical specialty is ophthalmology (eye disease). He obtained his medical school training at the University of Oklahoma College of Medicine and performed his residency at a hospital affiliated with Medical University of South Carolina. Areas of particular interest for Dr. Croley include refractive surgery (vision correction surgery) and cataracts. The average patient rating for Dr. Croley is 4.0 stars out of 5. Dr. Croley accepts Blue Cross Blue Shield EPO, Blue Cross Blue Shield Bronze, Blue Cross Blue Shield HMO, and more.

Dr. Hussain Elhalis' medical specialty is corneal and external diseases. His areas of expertise include complex cataract surgery, YAG laser capsulotomy, and LASIK. He is an in-network provider for United Healthcare Compass, United Healthcare Navigate, and Blue Cross/Blue Shield, as well as other insurance carriers. Dr. Elhalis's practice is open to new patients. He graduated from Ross University School of Medicine.

Dr. Hina Ahmed works as an ophthalmologist. Areas of expertise for Dr. Ahmed include cataracts. She obtained her medical school training at Wright State University, Boonshoft School of Medicine and performed her residency at a hospital affiliated with Case Western Reserve University. Patient ratings for Dr. Ahmed average 5.0 stars out of 5. She is an in-network provider for Blue Cross/Blue Shield, Blue Cross Blue Shield EPO, and Blue Cross Blue Shield Bronze, as well as other insurance carriers.

Dr. Latif Hamed's specialty is ophthalmology (eye disease). His patients gave him an average rating of 4.0 out of 5 stars. He honors Blue Cross Blue Shield EPO, Blue Cross Blue Shield Bronze, Blue Cross Blue Shield HMO, and more. Dr. Hamed is a graduate of Indiana University School of Medicine. Dr. Hamed trained at a hospital affiliated with Indiana University for residency.

Dr. Michael Hines' specialty is vitreoretinal diseases (retina and vitreous). Dr. Hines is rated highly by his patients. He is in-network for United Healthcare HSA, United Healthcare HMO, United Healthcare Bronze, and more. He attended medical school at the University of Texas Medical School at Houston. His training includes a residency program at a hospital affiliated with the University of Florida Health Science Center. Dr. Hines welcomes new patients.

Dr. John Deaton works as an ophthalmologist. He has received a 2.5 out of 5 star rating by his patients. In Dr. Deaton's practice, he is particularly interested in cataracts. He is an in-network provider for several insurance carriers, including Blue Cross/Blue Shield, Blue Cross Blue Shield EPO, and Blue Cross Blue Shield Bronze. He attended Oklahoma State University Center for Health Sciences, College of Osteopathic Medicine for medical school and subsequently trained at Wilford Hall Medical Center for residency.

Dr. Peter Polack is an ophthalmologist. In his practice, Dr. Polack focuses on refractive surgery (vision correction surgery), external eye diseases, and cornea problems. He is rated highly by his patients. He takes United Healthcare Compass, United Healthcare Navigate, and United Healthcare HSA, as well as other insurance carriers. He graduated from the University of South Florida (USF) College of Medicine and the University of Florida College of Medicine. He trained at New York Eye and Ear Infirmary for his residency.

Dr. Leonik Ahumada's areas of specialization are hand surgery and head & neck plastic surgery. Areas of expertise for Dr. Ahumada include breast reconstruction revision, dermabrasion, and mini tummy tuck. He is affiliated with Munroe Regional Medical Center and Ocala Regional Medical Center. After completing medical school at the University of Miami, Miller School of Medicine, Dr. Ahumada performed his residency at a hospital affiliated with the University of Alabama. He has received a 5.0 out of 5 star rating by his patients. Dr. Ahumada honors several insurance carriers, including Blue Cross Blue Shield EPO, Blue Cross Blue Shield Bronze, and Blue Cross Blue Shield HMO.

Dr. James Rogers specializes in hand surgery and head & neck plastic surgery and practices in Ocala, FL. Patients gave him an average rating of 5.0 stars out of 5. Clinical interests for Dr. Rogers include eyelid surgery, dermabrasion, and mini tummy tuck. He is affiliated with Ocala Regional Medical Center. He accepts several insurance carriers, including Blue Cross Blue Shield EPO, Blue Cross Blue Shield Bronze, and Blue Cross Blue Shield HMO. Dr. Rogers is a graduate of the University of Florida College of Medicine. He has received the following distinction: RealSelf Top Doctor.

Dr. Navinderdeep Nijher is a hand surgery and head & neck plastic surgery specialist in Ocala, FL. These areas are among his clinical interests: eyelid surgery, dermabrasion, and mini tummy tuck. He is affiliated with Munroe Regional Medical Center and Ocala Regional Medical Center. Dr. Nijher graduated from Boston University School of Medicine. Patient reviews placed Dr. Nijher at an average of 5.0 stars out of 5. He is an in-network provider for Blue Cross/Blue Shield, Blue Cross Blue Shield EPO, and Blue Cross Blue Shield Bronze, in addition to other insurance carriers.

Entropion is a condition where the eyelid folds in, causing the lashes to rub against and irritate the eye. It usually affects the lower eyelid. In some people, entropion happens only when the eyes are squeezed shut, but in others it happens all the time. The eye may become painful, red, and sensitive to light. Entropion may be caused by certain skin conditions, injury to the eye, or simply looser tissue due to aging.

In mild cases, there are ways to treat entropion without surgery, including tape and Botox. For many patients, however, entropion repair surgery is necessary. Depending on the cause and severity of the condition, the surgeon may tighten the eyelid to keep it in place, or use a skin graft to entirely reposition the lid. The eye may look swollen and bruised for a week or more after surgery. Applying ice to the eye area may help.

Ectropion is a condition where the eyelid becomes weakened and turns out and away from the eye. The sensitive inside of the eyelid may be exposed, and the tears that constantly bathe the eye are not able to drain properly. The result is painful, sensitive, and watering eyes. Ectropion may be caused by certain skin diseases, an injury to the eye, or simply looser tissue due to aging.

During ectropion repair, the affected eyelid is tightened back into place against the eye. The surgeon may remove a tiny piece of the eyelid as part of the process. In certain cases, a small skin graft may be used to give the lid a more functional shape.

Ectropion repair is a fairly quick and simple surgery that can provide significant relief from eye pain and irritation.

Blepharoptosis repair is surgery to repair drooping eyelids. In some people, due to stretching or aging of the muscles around the eye, one or both eyelids become harder and harder to open fully. The upper eyelid droops down and may cover part of the eye. This gives a permanently sleepy appearance and may affect vision.

During the surgery, the doctor makes a tiny incision in a tendon near the eye. This tightens and strengthens the muscle that controls the upper eyelid. If needed, a blepharoptosis repair may be done along with blepharoplasty, or the removal of excess tissue that is making the eyelid puffy or saggy.

In certain rare, more severe cases the drooping eyelid is caused by damage to the nerves around the eye. In these cases a surgeon can create a type of sling to attach the upper eyelid to the muscles around the eyebrow, allowing the patient to open and close their eye.

In most cases, the surgery and recovery are both quick and easy. The entire procedure takes only about 15 minutes, is done under local anesthesia, and has a short recovery time.

An ophthalmologist is a physician who diagnoses and treats problems of the eye. As opposed to optometrists, ophthalmologists are medical doctors, and their specialty is comprehensive eye care and eye surgery. An ophthalmologist can:

see patients for routine eye care

diagnose eye problems

prescribe glasses, contact lenses, and medications

provide refractive therapies to correct vision, such as LASIK

perform surgery on the eye

Ophthalmologists are trained in the same vision screening practices as optometrists; however, their practice tends to focus more on the medical and surgical management of complex eye disorders. Although vision is important, so is the physical health of the eye. An ophthalmologist performing an eye exam will examine the whole eye including the eyelids, the muscles that move the eye, the front and back parts of the eye, and the pressure inside the eye.

Patients sometimes see ophthalmologists as their primary eye care and vision doctors, or they may be referred to an ophthalmologist for treatment of a one-time problem with their eye, such as an infection. Ophthalmologists provide routine care for patients who have chronic eye diseases, such as glaucoma (where pressure inside the eye damages the optic nerve sending images to the brain) or macular degeneration (an age-related eye disease that causes vision loss). In addition to providing routine care, ophthalmologists will perform eye surgery on patients who need more serious treatment, such as a corneal transplant.